Kim Blagborne (Slimline Manufacturing) has long said that the pressure gauge on an airblast sprayer indicates more than just pressure. It can be used to diagnose a number of pump and plumbing issues… if you know what to look for. Here’s Kim’s troubleshooting guide ...Read More

When it comes to information about pesticide drift, it’s easy to find and there’s a lot of it. I have an archive of 29 articles written by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture staff spanning 1999 to 2014. There’s so much, in fact, that it ...Read More

“Should I be using low-drift nozzles?” It seems like a simple question with an obvious answer. We all want to reduce spray drift, and this easy-to-use technology is the fastest way to get there. And yet, the question is more complicated than it first ...Read More

It’s been quite a ride. Here’s episode six of “Exploding Spray Myths”. Real Agriculture helps us share an important message about why sprayer clean out involves so much more than just the tank. If you think you know what we’re covered with, we’re accepting ...Read More

One of the pleasures of working in agricultural extension is when you’re able to help a grower solve a problem. This was one of those happy occasions. An orchardist recently purchased a Lipco multi-row recycling sprayer and he wanted help diagnosing his spray coverage. ...Read More